Fleet Foxes debut makes the #10 slot as a rookie of the year vote. The Foxes have the most original sound of any new band this year. Drawing on the vocal harmonies of older bands like CS&N, the Foxes create something altogether new, yet familiar. I don’t identify with the songs individually, but the overall production and vibe of the album is hard to resist. Many tracks sound as if they were recorded in a church hall, with a depth and warmth that is rare for a debut album.